It was a good year for those who identify as silly geese at heart.

This year’s top picks set a totally new bar for aural histories—including more authorrators, celebrity performances, and the return of some fan favorites.

With unforgettable performances and life-changing storytelling, here are our top fiction picks of the year.

True crime enters its grown-up era with thoughtful, human storytelling that explores all angles of a crime.

This year’s YA adventures had young heroes worrying about college, loving despite the fear of losing their beloved to the law or illness, and stepping up to lead their family dynasties.

From the Princess of Pop to the Duke of Sussex, this year in memoir was especially star-studded.

In turns heartrending and quick-witted, these candid listens are exemplars of the genre.

From illuminating interviews with top creators to our favorite recommendations and features, here are our favorite blog posts from 2023.

The year's best nonfiction both edified and entertained as it invited us to wrestle with startling truths.

Immersive adventures with complex heroes rose to the top of this year's sci-fi.

Discover the most petrifying plots from debut authors as well as legends of the genre—all enriched by stellar performances from some of our favorite narrators.

There's never been a harder year to narrow down—each of these top picks is guaranteed to delight both young listeners and their grown-ups.